Car Collides with Amish Buggy on State Route 89
Joe Lyons •
October 2, 2024
Ashland County, OH – A morning collision between a car and an Amish buggy on State Route 89 has left two individuals injured and a horse deceased. The incident occurred around 7:47 AM this morning, just north of County Road 700.
According to the Ohio Highway Patrol, both the car and the buggy were traveling southbound when the car, a 2023 Bronco Sport, struck the rear of the buggy. The force of the impact ejected a 17-year-old Amish male and a 58-year-old Amish male from the buggy. Both were transported to Ohio-Health Mansfield Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the Bronco was cited for Assured Clear Distance Ahead (ACDA).
The Ohio Highway Patrol requested assistance from Tri County Animal Clinic Inc. out of West Salem, Ohio, to care for the horse. Due to the serious injuries the horse was euthanized at the scene.
The Ohio Highway Patrol remind drivers to remain vigilant and maintain safe distances, especially in areas where horse-drawn vehicles may be present. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
